Day Dreamer is a work of contemporary dramatic fiction by author Michael Roberts. In a blended combination of the true-life events and experiences of the author, our hero is the author’s namesake Michael Roberts. Our tale begins with a dramatic struggle for life and death, resulting in Michael’s visions taking him back to his past to show us how he grew up and what brought him to that moment. As the title suggests, daydreamer Michael spends a lot of time in a faraway state of mind, and it becomes interesting to decipher what he believes in the real world compared to the world of his own imagining.

If the traumatic events of Michael’s early life are accurate to the author, then Michael Roberts has been through some tough times. His belief in the black-eyed angel who watches over him was part surreal and part endearing, and over the course of a single life it’s fascinating to see the influence that such a belief can have. The structure of the novel is in keeping with the daydream state of the author’s mind. This unfortunately makes it very hard to follow in places as the timeline shifts from past to present and back with very little warning. That said, the dialogue of the piece feels authentic, and the descriptions throughout are graphic and powerful, providing a visceral experience of both the joys and sorrows of life for the reader. Overall, Day Dreamer will not be every drama fan’s choice, but sticking with it is well worth the journey.

Day Dreamer is a novel partly based on true events, written by Michael Roberts. As a young boy, Michael almost died and thinking he is saved by an angel, he becomes a daydreamer. His daydreams, however, are tainted by a folk tale told to him at that time, which introduces him to the devil's work. Then he gets to know a young girl, Kelly Lynn, who will have a constant spiritual presence in his life. The young boy grows up and he has problems in separating his daydreams from reality; he is tempted to drink alcohol and experiment with drugs. Married with kids, Michael leads a troubled life and he eventually goes back to his home town. Will he finally find the peace of mind that he has been looking for all his life?

Michael Roberts' novel, Day Dreamer, is a provocative story that blurs the line between reality and dreams. What makes this tale highly interesting is that it is partly based on true events. And as we join Michael's journey from childhood to adulthood, we become witnesses to his daydreaming state and it can be truly disconcerting at times. Author Michael Roberts writes from the heart and it is the sincerity of his story that really stands out. And as he struggles between good and evil, we are reminded of our very own dilemma in trying to do what is right in the midst of all the temptations around us. Day Dreamer is a novel that'll challenge not only the reader's spirituality, but also the meaning of sanity itself.